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Originally Posted by Tim C
This statement is, in my opinion, total BullRoar!
In most cases the BU will be in "B" after adjusting to the play at first base. He then simply "opens the gate" as we do on a steal of second and allow the ball to take us to the play at third.
In most cases this means I gain two, three or even four steps towards third base over the back of the mound.
At the VERY MOST an old guy like me is within 60' of third base easily (and if I started in "C" I am even closer) and if you believe in "angle over distance" the call at third is easy and if you are smart enough to continue to move towards third base when things are all over you'll never be more than 45' from the call.
In my opinion this is far superior than encouraging the PU to leave early from his responsibilities of fair/foul, pulled foot and swipe tag at first to get up to a position at third base that may, under the best of conditions, be equal to that attained by the BU.
Even though PBUC has ventured back towards the PU moving that does not make it 'best" for umpires working non-professional games.
Since professional umpire administrators can't decide (the mechanic has changed seven times since 1974) we will hardly find the answer here.
Regards,
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I agree that the answer can not be simple as you stated, the pro's can't make up their minds.
In going from state to state I've noted a difference, and in TX they were adamant that PU takes a second play (but that was years ago - might be different now)
The main thing is that the two umpires who are calling "be on the same page".
I see advantages and disadvantages either way, but not one way that is for certain "best"
Thanks
David